MCC Update 05-06-14

Update is an official newsletter of the Masonic Cancer Center for faculty, members, staff, colleagues, and friends.All submissions for the next issue must be sent to Sandi Sherman, sherm019@umn.edu, by Noon on the Fridays for publication the following Tuesday.

In This Issue

News

Timothy Schacker, M.D., and Jeffrey Miller, M.D., are authors of an article on bringing research to reality inMinnesota Health Care News

Women’s Health Research Conference issues call for abstracts The 11th Annual Women’s Health Research Conference, sponsored by the Powell Center for Women’s Health and the Masonic Cancer Center, has issued a call for abstracts on any topic related to women’s health including, but not limited to cancer, mental health, cardiovascular health, community-based research, sexual and reproductive health, menopause, pediatrics, caregiving issues, nutrition, obstetrics and gynecology, and osteoporosis.

Deadlines are as follows:

For award consideration and oral presentation: July 28, 2014 Late-breaking posters: September 8, 2014 Abstract submission form and conference information can be found at http://z.umn.edu/2014whrc. Questions can be directed to wmhealth@umn.edu or 612-626-1125.

Events

May 9, 2014: Hippocrates Cafe: The Sarcoma Journey 6:30 p.m., Mill City Clinic, 901 S. Second St., Suite A, Minneapolis, MN 55415; $20 per person Join us for an evening, May 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., when Hippocrates Cafe productions use professional actors and musicians to explore complex healthcare topics. The Sarcoma Stories performance and exhibit will explore the human side of being a sarcoma patient, family member, friend or healthcare giver.

Creator and producer of Hippocrates Cafe, Dr. Hallberg is an assistant professor in family medicine at the University of Minnesota, medical director at Mill City Clinic and a medical commentator for Minnesota Public Radio. Registration is limited to 100 participants. To register visit the website.

May 17, 2014: Register today! Cancer Survivorship Series8 a.m.-1 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota, 200 Oak Street, SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 The 2014 Cancer Survivorship Conference will focus on questions and issues survivors and their families often face after cancer treatment or following stem-cell transplantation. The emphasis is on educating and empowering survivors so they are better able to advocate for themselves and lead full and productive lives. Join us for this educational conference which will focus on exercise and wellness for the cancer survivor. Read more.